Isle of Man TT 2019: Supersport race two postponed until Thursday as heavy rain causes more delays – latest schedule

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The second Monster Energy Supersport Race at the Isle of Man TT has been postponed until Thursday after the island was hit with more rain to play havoc with the schedule.

An initial two-hour delay was repeatedly extended as rain hit the west and northern parts of the 37.73-mile circuit, leaving roads too wet for racing to take place in the afternoon.

As a result, organisers have rescheduled the supersport race to be one of four races on Thursday, with Friday's Senior TT brought forward to a 10:30am start due to the threat of rain on Friday afternoon.

What time does it start?

Wednesday’s running at the TT begins at 12:45pm.

How can I follow it?

Races are not shown live from the TT, so the best way to follow the action as it happens is with local radio or The Independent’s live blog throughout the event. Radio coverage is provided by Manx Radio over the fortnight, while live timing is available through the official www.iomttraces.com website.

Wednesday’s schedule

12:45pm: Monster Energy Supersport Race Two

2:30pm: Sidecar qualifying - 1 lap

3pm: Senior/Supersport qualifying - 2 laps

4pm: TT Zero qualifying - 1 lap

6:30pm: Lightweight TT - 4 laps

Key Points

• Racing delayed by more than four hours due to rain
• Second supersport race postponed until Thursday
• Full updated race schedule

[5 June 2019 13:51 · Jack de Menezes]

Revised scedule: There will be no sidercar qualifying today no matter what happens.

[5 June 2019 14:20 · Jack de Menezes]

It appears as though the rain has stopped and we're waiting on the sun to do its thing...

[5 June 2019 14:41 · Jack de Menezes]

So theoretically we're set to go racing in 20 minutes time, except for the fact that the 45-minute klaxon and 30-minute klaxon have both not gone, and the grid is looking rather empty.

Expect a new delay any minute now...

[5 June 2019 14:45 · Jack de Menezes]

Fresh reports of rain in Castletown, which would suggest there's no chance of a 3pm start.

[5 June 2019 14:50 · Jack de Menezes]

And now rain at Sarah's Cottage just past Glen Helen.

[5 June 2019 15:04 · Jack de Menezes]

BREAKING: SESSION CANCELLED

Well there we have it. The Monster Energy Supersport Race Two has been postponed until tomorrow, and the track is being opened up to the public until tonight's 6pm planned closure in an attempt to get the Lightweight TT in the books at 6:30pm. However, with the rain returning, there's no guarantee that will go ahead either.

[5 June 2019 15:05 · Jack de Menezes]

Confirmed changes to this evening's schedule:

• Lightweight TT will be three laps instead of four
• Riders must stop at the end of lap one
• Senior/Superstock qualifying will take place after race
• One-lap sidecar qualifying restored to schedule
• One-lap TT Zero qualifying to finish the evening's practice

[5 June 2019 15:12 · Jack de Menezes]

Thursday's new schedule:

12:15pm: RL360 Superstock Race (4 laps)

2:15pm: Sidecar Race 2 (3 laps)

4pm: TT Zero (1 lap)

6:30pm: Supersport Race (4 laps)

8:10pm: Senior practice (1 lap)

[5 June 2019 15:12 · Jack de Menezes]

Friday's new schedule:

10:30am: Senior TT (6 laps)

[5 June 2019 15:24 · Jack de Menezes]

Well that will wrap up our coverage for now from a hugely frustrating day at the TT. Will this evening's racing go ahead? Only time will tell, but if not, we'll see you tomorrow where, well I won't mention the forecast given today was supposed to be dry!

Join us tomorrow for a bumper day of racing with the superstock, sidecar, TT Zero and supersport races.